Social Media Manager in Cambridge

• Salary:

£35,200 – £45,700
– Location:

Cambridge
– Country:

UK
– Business Unit:

Education
– Vacancy Type:

Fixed Term
– Closing Date:

7 December 2025

Meet the recruiter

Marco Rhobenn Caspillan

Salary: £35,200 – £45,700

Location: Cambridge, The Triangle Building, UK (hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Contract: Fixed term (13 months), Full time 35 hours per week

Are you a strategic and creative social media expert ready to make a global impact in education?

Join Cambridge International Education, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, as our Social Media Manager and lead the development and execution of our international social media strategy. This is a high-impact role where you\’ll shape how we engage with educators, learners, and institutions worldwide – driving brand awareness, audience growth, and meaningful engagement. You\’ll have the opportunity to lead innovative campaigns, manage social advertising budgets and experiment with emerging platforms and tools. If you\’re passionate about data-driven storytelling, customer experience, and empowering teams with best-in-class social media practices, this is your chance to make a difference

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

The Social Media Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the digital presence of Cambridge International Education. This role is central to our global marketing strategy, driving brand awareness, audience growth, and engagement across key social platforms. By developing and executing a cohesive social media strategy, the role supports our commercial and brand objectives, enhances customer experience, and strengthens our connection with the global education community.

This role aligns closely with our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) pillars:

• Empowerment – You\’ll have ownership of strategy, tools, and performance, enabling you to make a real impact.
• Innovation – You\’ll be encouraged to experiment with new platforms, formats, and approaches to stay ahead of trends.
• Collaboration – You\’ll work cross-functionally with global teams, sharing expertise and building strong relationships.

Key Role Accountabilities

• Implement a social media strategy to support brand, proposition, and commercial goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of social media advertising campaigns, managing budgets and optimising for ROI.
• Collaborate with content creators and marketing leads to deliver compelling, audience-relevant content.
• Manage online conversations to build brand loyalty, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Maintain a social listening strategy and crisis management framework.
• Define governance principles and best-practice processes for global and local teams.
• Provide training and guidance to marketing teams to ensure effective and consistent use of social channels.
• Monitor performance, set KPIs, and deliver actionable insights to optimise channel impact.
• Stay up to date with social media trends and innovations, recommending new approaches and mitigating risks.

About you

We\’re seeking a confident and creative social media professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment. You\’ll be someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who\’s motivated by the opportunity to shape how we connect with educators and learners around the world. If you\’re passionate about digital storytelling, data-driven decision making, and empowering others to use social media effectively, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

• Strategic and data-driven , with the ability to turn insights into impactful social media strategies.
• Creative and curious , always exploring new formats, platforms, and storytelling approaches.
• Digitally confident , with hands-on experience managing social platforms, tools, and performance analytics.
• Collaborative and influential , able to build strong relationships and guide global teams.
• Customer-focused , passionate about delivering relevant, engaging experiences to diverse audiences.
• Organized and accountable , capable of managing multiple campaigns and priorities with precision.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave plus